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  1. NavyEngineer
    Hi Wes, The Thompson is now SPF. Auto Ordnance Corp of Bridgeport, CT is listed as the manufacturer on the Form 4.
  2. NavyEngineer
    It is registered on a Form 4 (NFA Trust in Maine). It is C&R eligible - from the ATF's C&R list: "Thompson, submachineguns, including all models, prototypes, & variations actually mfd. in or before 1945" https://www.atf.gov/file/128116/download
  3. NavyEngineer
    I'm sorry, but I'd rather not do payment plans. Good luck with your HK sear search!
  4. NavyEngineer
    Hi Jay, I wouldn't necessarily avoid WH guns if you want a cheaper shooter - I would just ensure it didn't have any issues before buying. My Thompson does not have the original finish - it was parkerized at some point. Based on the appearance of the parkerizing, I think it was done quite awhile ago. I would guess that it was overhauled by the government, since the serial number on the grip frame doesn't match that of the receiver. The parts are all interchangeable, so the government simply replaced worn parts (such as barrels) and parkerized damaged bluing without concern for keeping original parts together. I retired from the military and served in Afghanistan, and can assure you this still happens with military weapons today. Savage started building M1 Thompsons in July 1942. Based on the serial number (234,580), I would guess it was built in early 1943. It works reliably in both semi and full auto, although most of the rounds I've fired through it have been in full auto mode. I have only fired 230 grain round nose bullets through it, which is what it was designed to use. The bore is in very good condition (bright, with strong lands and no signs of pitting). The .45 ACP ball ammo used by the military in WWII had corrosive primers, so I would guess the barrel was replaced during a rebuild. I attached a photo of the target I used in the testfire video. The target was about 15 yards away, and only received fire from the one magazine used in the video. As you can see, it's pretty controllable and reasonably accurate when short bursts are fired. If you look at the internals, there isn't much apparent wear. I don't think it's been heavily used since it was rebuilt. It retains the original M1 (not M1A1) receiver markings and M1 bolt. Overall, it's just a nice, typical shooter grade former WWII U.S. military issue Thompson. The market's pretty soft now, or I think it would have sold weeks ago. However, it is a classic historic firearm that is a lot of fun to shoot! I hope this helps.
  5. NavyEngineer
    Thanks. I'm kind of surprised no one has taken it yet. I think I have it priced very fairly - most sellers are seeking as much or more for West Hurley guns, and a lot more for USGI guns!
  6. NavyEngineer
    Reduced asking price to $18,750 for a USGI Savage M1 Thompson.
  7. NavyEngineer
    Thanks. I tried to price it fairly, lower than some West Hurley guns that recently sold. Enjoy your Digger, another classic gun. I think transfers to dealers are going pretty quickly. When I bought it, I had it transferred to a nearby dealer with a range, and was able to shoot it on that range while waiting for the transfer to me.
  8. NavyEngineer
    Reduced asking price to $19,000 for a USGI Savage M1 Thompson.
  9. NavyEngineer
    Still available!
  10. NavyEngineer
    Reduced asking price to $19,500 for a USGI Savage M1 Thompson.
  11. NavyEngineer
    Reduced asking price to $19,999 for a USGI Savage M1 Thompson.
  12. NavyEngineer
    Reduced to $20,500 - great deal for a USGI M1 Thompson.
  13. NavyEngineer
    Still available.
  14. NavyEngineer
    Still available.
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    Still available.
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